The Llao Rock Cafe, the Watchman Restaurant, and a gift shop are all located on the south rim of Crater Lake. During peak season (June 17 - September 4, 2000), their hours are:

Cafe	8:00am - 5:00pm
Restaurant	5:00pm - 10:00pm
Gift Shop	8:00am - 8:00pm

A formal dining room is located inside the Crater Lake Lodge. Its hours of service are:

Breakfast	7:00am - 10:30am
Lunch	11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner	5:00pm - 10:00pm

Mazama Village

A campground, the Mazama Motor Inn, a camper services store, laundry, showers, and gasoline are all available at Mazama Village, located near the south entrance station off Highway 62. During peak season, the camp store is open from 7:00am to 10:00pm

Emergencies

DIAL 911 to report medical, police, or fire emergencies, 24 hours a day. First aid is available at either park visitor center and at the ranger station at Park Headquarters.

Lost and Found

If you lose an item while visiting the park, contact a park ranger at either visitor center or call the park dispatch office, (541)594-2211 ext. 347, to report your loss. Found items may be turned in to a park visitor center.

Postal Services

A U.S. Post Office is located in the foyer of the Steel Information Center. During the summer, it is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Lodging

There are two facilities for overnight lodging inside the park:

Crater Lake Lodge (71 rooms) is located at Rim Village, overlooking the lake. It will be open for the summer season May 20 through October 21, 2000. Reservations are highly recommended well in advance.

Mazama Village Motor Inn (40 units) is located seven miles south of the lake in Mazama Village. it will be open from June 9 through October 8, 2000.

To make reservations for either of these accommodations, contact the Crater Lake Lodge, Inc., (541)830-8700, FAX (541)830-8514; or write to Crater Lake Lodge, Inc., 1211 Ave. C, White City, OR 97503; or visit their Web site at http://www.crater-lake.com/

Camping

There are two campgrounds inside Crater Lake National Park:

Mazama Campground contains 200 sites and is operated by the park's concessioner from mid-June through early October, weather permitting. Reservations are not taken, but generally there are plenty of sites available. The campground offers running water, fire rings, picnic tables, and flush toilets. Wheelchair-accessible sites are available. Evening campfire programs are offered nightly from early July through early September. Fee: $13.00 tent site; $14.00 RV/trailer site (no hookups).

Lost Creek Campground is operated by the National Park Service from mid-July through mid-September. It contains 16 sites for tent camping only, and is located in the southeast corner of the park on the spur road to the Pinnacles Overlook. Fee: $10/site.

All rates and times are subject to change without notice.

Getting to the Park

During the summer, Crater Lake National Park may be entered either from the north via Highway 138 or from the south via Highway 62. Spring and Fall travelers need to note that during an average snowfall year, the north entrance to the park opens for the season in mid-June and may close in October when the winter snowfall begins.

Traveling Crater Lake's Rim Drive

The 33-mile (53-km) Rim Drive circles Crater Lake inside the park. More than 30 overlooks are located along this scenic two-lane road. Allow two hours to travel completely around the lake. A seven-mile (11-km) spur road departs from the Rim Drive on the east side of the lake, and provides access to the Pinnacles Overlook and Lost Creek Campground, and Grayback Drive. While enjoying the spectacular views found along Rim Drive, be on the lookout for deer and other wildlife crossing the road. Also be aware that icy road conditions may be present at any time of the year. Please obey the posted speed limits at all times.

Driving Distances in Summer